MAX16059ATT20+T

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Monitor and Reset Circuit
• Characteristics: Low-power, low-voltage operation
• Package: Thin SOT23-6 package
• Essence: Provides accurate monitoring and reset generation for microcontrollers and other digital systems
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.5V to 5.5V
• Threshold Voltage Options: 2.93V, 3.08V, 3.63V, 4.38V, and 4.63V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Quiescent Current: 1.5µA (typical)
• Reset Timeout Period: 140ms (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX16059ATT20+T has a total of six pins: 1. GND: Ground connection 2. MR: Manual Reset input pin 3. RESET: Active-low Reset output pin 4. VCC: Positive supply voltage input 5. TH: Threshold voltage selection pin 6. NC: No Connection

Functional Features

• Accurate Voltage Monitoring: The MAX16059ATT20+T provides precise monitoring of the supply voltage and generates a reset signal when it falls below the threshold voltage.
• Manual Reset Input: The MR pin allows for manual resetting of the device by pulling it low.
• Active-Low Reset Output: The RESET pin provides an active-low reset signal to the microcontroller or digital system.
• Adjustable Threshold Voltage: The TH pin allows for selecting the desired threshold voltage from the available options.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low-power operation extends battery life in portable applications. - Wide supply voltage range enables compatibility with various systems. - Small package size allows for space-saving designs.

Disadvantages: - Limited threshold voltage options may not cover all voltage monitoring requirements. - Lack of additional features, such as hysteresis, may limit its suitability for certain applications.

Working Principles

The MAX16059ATT20+T operates by continuously monitoring the supply voltage. When the voltage falls below the selected threshold voltage, the device generates a reset signal. This signal remains active until the supply voltage rises above the threshold voltage and a timeout period elapses. The manual reset input allows for immediate resetting of the device, overriding the voltage monitoring function.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX16059ATT20+T is commonly used in various applications, including: 1. Battery-Powered Devices: Provides low-power voltage monitoring and reset generation for battery-operated devices, ensuring proper system operation and preventing data corruption during low-voltage conditions. 2. Microcontroller Systems: Safeguards microcontrollers against power supply fluctuations, ensuring reliable operation and preventing software glitches caused by voltage drops. 3. Industrial Control Systems: Monitors power supply integrity in industrial control systems, enabling timely system resets and preventing damage or malfunction due to voltage instability.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX16058ATT20+T: Similar to MAX16059ATT20+T but with different threshold voltage options.
2. MAX16060ATT20+T: Offers additional hysteresis feature for improved noise immunity.
3. MAX16061ATT20+T: Provides adjustable threshold voltage through an external resistor.

These alternative models offer similar functionality with slight variations in features and specifications, allowing designers to choose the most suitable option for their specific application requirements.

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